The Contractor shall create two sequential courses for blended financing, measurement, and implementation of solar projects that address multiple social and economic objectives. These courses will address (1) foundational skills and tools needed for planning, design and assessment of rooftop solar projects and programs; and (2) financing and entity level implementation of solar projects and programs with a focus on lending, leveraging (e.g., mobilization of private capital) and green budgeting. Ideally, the courses will align with accreditation standards, delivered via a National Learning Management System (LMS) platform, focusing on: 1. Blended Financing Strategies: Integrating debt, equity, grants, and other mechanisms. 2. Measurement Systems: Tools to support financing and project implementation. 3. Implementation Frameworks: Tailored approaches for equitable solar energy solutions. The Contractor will: • Incorporate feedback from energy stakeholders concerning necessary foundational skills and tools for workforce development. These stakeholders include lenders, state and county government staff, including agencies such as the public utility commission, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Consumer Advocate, Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism’s Hawaii State Energy Office, as well as attorneys working on green energy, nonprofits, and solar contractors • Develop course content at accreditation level paired with a Learning Management System for delivery of the course and for adoption by national training and education networks. • Create course versions for students with and without four-year degrees. • Update the content of existing related courses taught by professional network partners with SFA knowledge and learning. • Create experiential learning activities as part of the course through pairing with community-level institutions and organizations in the governmental and nongovernmental sectors, including the financing institutions.
